The Pacific Airshow scheduled from Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, including what it calls “its best lineup yet,” flies through the skies of nearby Huntington Beach next week featuring world-renowned military and civilian aviators.
Now in its seventh year, the three-day festival attracts approximately 3 million live spectators. The three-day spectacle in the sky will feature over five hours of programming each day, showcasing a wide selection of aircraft pushing the boundaries of speeds and skills.
Military officials confirm the Los Al Army Airfield at the nearby Joint Forces Training Base will be used to stage the various aircraft involved so residents can expect extra noise, and amazing sites as the world-renowned aircraft fly at low altitudes.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, and Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be headlining alongside F-15 combat pilot Tom “Lark” Larkin and the 122nd Fighter Squadron F-15s from the Louisiana Air National Guard, according to the Pacific Airshow.
Additionally, the Red Bull Air Race World Champion Matt Hall will be joined by Australian aerobatic pilot Emma McDonald for her United States debut, flying their MX and Extra 300 aircraft. The U.S. Army Golden Knights and U.S Navy Parachute Teams will help kick off the show followed by appearances by the Opener Blackfly and Red Bull Bo-105 Helicopter, flown by Aaron Fitzgerald.
“Every year we try to outdo ourselves, and we’re confident that 2023 will be our most incredible, action-packed lineup of all time,” said Kevin Elliott, Pacific Airshow’s Executive Director. “Millions of people look forward to the annual Pacific Airshow and we aim to make it an unforgettably epic experience for all.”
The full list of 2023 Pacific Airshow performances includes:
• U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
• Canadian Forces Snowbirds
• U.S. Army Golden Knights
• U.S. Navy Parachute Team
• U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo
• U.S. Navy F-35C Demo
• U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler Demo
• U.S. Navy F/-18 Super Hornet Demo
• U.S. Air Force F-35A Demo
• U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight – P-51D Mustang – Steve Hinton Jr
• U.S. Air Force KC-135
• U.S. Air Force F-15 x 4 159th FW Louisiana
• U.S. Air Force B-52 Flybys
• FedEx B757 Flybys
• Lyon Air Museum C-47 “Willa Dean”
• Ace Maker T-33 2-ship
• Matt Hall & Emma McDonald MX and Extra 300
• Mike Goulian – Extra 330
• Sammy Mason – Edge 540
• Tom Larkin – SubSonex Mini Jet
• Red Bull – Bo-105 Helicopter – Aaron Fitzgerald
• Jet Waco- Jerrod Lindemann
• Opener Blackfly
• OC Fire Authority water drops 2 Bell 212s plus CH-47
“We’re encouraging everybody who’s coming to Pacific Airshow this year to purchase a ticket. We want to ensure they have the opportunity to see the airshow and have the best experience possible,” added Elliott.
The Pacific Airshow is continuing to redefine the airshow experience, now with expanded general admission and premium tickets available. To purchase tickets, please visit www.pacificairshow.com and follow Pacific Airshow on social media @pacificairshow.
About Pacific Airshow
Launched in 2016, the Pacific Airshow is the largest airshow in the United States by attendance. The three-day event features the best military and civilian flight demonstrations from teams all over the world.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Royal Air Force Red Arrows and Canadian Forces Snowbirds have all performed over Surf City USA. The family-friendly weekend has become an annual tradition for residents and visitors from as far away as Europe and Asia, delivering more than $105 million in economic impact to the City of Huntington Beach alone and even broader economic benefits to the County of Orange and Southern California.